Official Site of The State of New Jersey

The Eagle Tavern was erected in the mid-eighteenth century by Robert Waln, a Philadelphia merchant who purchased Trenton Mills, The Georgian style building served as a hotspot for political, civic and social activity. From the mid-1760s to the early 1800s the structure serves as an important social and residential hub and was used by British and Hessian soldiers in 1777. Throughout the nineteenth century, Eagle Tavern was one of Trenton’s best-known hostelries, catering to locals and was a popular stop for travelers between New York and Philadelphia. It continued as a restaurant well into the twentieth century but has been vacant since 1989. The Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) undertakes projects for the benefit of Mercer County residents under the County Improvement Authorities Law. Old Eagle Tavern is part of an area of Broad Street that MCIA, Mercer County and the City of Trenton have been working to develop. 

A 2025 Trust grant will help fund exterior rehabilitation, HVAC replacement and ADA accessibility.